Latest about parasites
Rats May Not Be to Blame for Spreading the 'Black Death'
Rats get a bad rap for spreading the plague, or Black Death, that killed millions of people in medieval Europe. But they may not be to blame.
'Raw' Diet for Pets Not As Healthy As You Might Think
A "raw" diet for pets carries risks of their exposure to parasites and bacteria.
Feather-Gripping Tick Trapped in Amber Dined on Dinos
A rare find in amber connects ancient ticks to feathered dinosaur hosts.
Many Vietnam Vets May Have Cancer-Causing Parasites: What Are Liver Flukes?
Hundreds of Vietnam War veterans may be infected with parasites called liver flukes, which can sometimes lead to cancer, recent research suggests.
8 awful parasite infections that will make your skin crawl
For doctors, trying to figure out whether a person has a parasitic infection is like solving a mystery with few clues or only vague ones.
'Eye' Can't Look: 9 Eyeball Injuries That Will Make You Squirm
Injuries to eyeballs might make you want to squirm and cover your eyes, but these icky accidents and odd occurrences can also be illuminating.
Parasite From Contact Lens Causes Woman to Lose Vision in One Eye
A woman in Australia lost vision in her left eye due to a decade-long parasite infection, the Daily Mail reported yesterday (Sept. 20).
